Description
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FLIR Star SAFIRE 230‑HD
Excellent physical and working condition FLIR used helicopter thermal camera system – 1800 hours – Sent to FLIR in October 2025 for evaluation / internal battery replacement – see attached photo for report.
Enhance your airborne law enforcement capabilities with the FLIR Star SAFIRE 230-HD, a compact, high-performance EO/IR gimbal system engineered for real-time thermal imaging, HD daylight video, and low-light surveillance. Built for police helicopters, tactical air units, and search and rescue (SAR) operations, this fully digital, gyro-stabilized turret delivers unmatched clarity and stability in the most demanding conditions.
Featuring a high-definition 640×480 thermal sensor, long-range zoom optics, and a rugged 9″ turret design, the SAFIRE 230-HD ensures precise target detection, tracking, and situational awareness — day or night. With MIL-spec construction and seamless integration into existing airframes, it’s the ideal EO/IR solution for public safety agencies.
Advanced EO/IR Imaging for Law Enforcement Surveillance
Key Specifications & Features
The Star SAFIRE 230‑HD is a high-definition, gyro-stabilized multi-sensor imaging system in FLIR’s airborne lineup.
General Overview
- The most compact HD system in the Star SAFIRE family, packaged in a 9‑inch turret
Imaging Sensors
- Thermal (IR): Uses a 640 × 512 InSb MWIR focal plane array, delivering “real HD” quality
- Color HD: Color CCD‑TV, progressive scan, 1280 × 720 resolution, with a 10× continuous zoom, e-zom 20x overall (FOV ~29° to 0.25°)
- Low-Light HD: Image-intensified, 811 × 580 resolution and 120× zoom, offering enhanced performance under low-light conditions
Stabilization & Tracking
- Exceptionally stable clear imagery during rapid aircraft maneuvers
- Includes gyro-stabilization plus options for IMU/GPS, laser illuminator/pointer, and multi-target tracking capabilities
Connectivity & Interfaces
- Fully digital architecture, maintaining HD quality end-to-end
- Interface-compatible with the Star SAFIRE family using commercial standards: connectors like MIL-D-38999, and interfaces such as SMPTE‑292M, IEEE 1394B, Ethernet, RS‑232/422/485, ARINC 419/429, and MIL-STD‑1553B
Environmental & Operational Specs
- Built to withstand harsh environments: meets MIL‑STD‑810E (environmental ruggedness) and MIL‑STD‑461F (EMI/EMC) standards
- Operational temperature range spans –40 °C to +55 °C
- Runs on standard aircraft power: 22–29 VDC (MIL‑STD‑704E)
Summary
The Star SAFIRE 230‑HD combines high-resolution thermal, daylight, and low-light imaging into a compact, ruggedized, and highly stabilized turret designed for airborne surveillance, ISR, SAR, and other mission-critical tasks. Its digital architecture, common interface, and modularity made it a streamlined solution for platforms requiring multisensor HD capability in a small form factor.
